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  • Learn with a driving school in Bolton that cares about your learning journey. 88% of our business comes from recommendations so our reputation depends on it!
  • Our driving school in Bolton offers superb customer care to all our learners. We provide full customer support both over the phone and online and our overall feedback score is 9 out of 10!
  • We boast an excellent Trustpilot review score of 4.9 out of 5!
  • We are the go-to driving school in Bolton for students at the University of Bolton. Find out why by booking with us today!
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  • Struggling with manual? Then try our automatic driving lessons in Bolton. If you don’t like your first 1-hour lesson, just let us know in writing for a refund!
  • 9 out of 10 of our automatic customers continue their lessons up to their driving test. 8 out of 10 pass first time! #FACT
  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Bolton are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year as well as the DVSA’s standards check.

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What do people think about driveJohnson's?

Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 31 customer reviews

I wasn't confident when I started driving but Riaz really helped me with that and he helped me pass more than anyone realises. Riaz was what I needed as he helped me to build up confidence at my own speed and without pressure to progress at a pace I wasn't comfortable with. Thank you Riaz for everything.

Mr Patel is the best instructor in Bolton and he is a great person who has amazing teaching methods and is great at making me feel confident.

Firstly I want to thank drive johnsons for all of their help and for helping me to get my lessons organised and sorted. When it comes to Riaz I couldn't be happier, not only was he cool, calm and collected but he helped me get to a place where I passed with ease and now I can head to and from uni in my own car instead of a bus or train, (what a relief) and thank you Riaz, for all your help.

Riaz is fantastic, he is a great instructor, a very friendly person and he is just what I needed to pass. Couldn't have done it without him and so happy drive johnson paired me with him.

Best instructor in Bolton and I am so happy to have passed my test in Bolton today with Riazs help.

I had a great experience learning to drive with Riaz as he is super friendly and gave me some great feedback on how to improve and develop my confidence.

My lessons were super easy to arrange, and Riaz was super friendly. He is so professional and a great instructor.

Riaz is the best instructor around, and you are missing out if you don't learn with him.

Riaz, you are a fantastic instructor, and I couldn't have passed without you. This has to be the easiest five stars I have ever given!

Thank you so much for your help, Riaz! My son has been able to pass on his first attempt, thanks to your help. Now we just need to buy him a car!

I have a new sense of freedom now I can drive, and it is all thanks to Riaz. He is an outstanding instructor and you need to test him out!

I have just passed my test, and it is right before Christmas. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor or driving school.

I was super nervous to begin to learn to drive. I had been recommended drive johsnon and Riaz by a friend and I am so glad I went with them. Riaz was super welcoming and helped calm me straight away. I will forever be thankful

It feels amazing to have passed my test and Riaz was an amazing instructor. He was so helpful and I wouldn't have been able to pass if he wasn't helping me every step of the way.

Riaz PAtel is an excellent driving teacher and he gave me great tips when it came to how to pass my test and to avoid tricky spots in my potential test routes

If you need a lesson, make sure you learn with Riaz as he is a superb instructor.

If you need to get a licence quickly and confidently, make sure that you learn with Riaz as he is super friendly and knowledgeable. He made learning to drive fun.

Thank you so much for your help, Riaz. I am so happy that I now have my driving licence and I can't wait to go car shopping!

I made a great decision by learning with Riaz, he is the best instructor around, and you have to learn with him.

The best instructor around, hands down! Incredible teaching and always made me feel super confident.

I am so glad to have passed with Riaz andI am over the moon to be a fully qualified driver.

I am over the moon that I passed before the new year and I can't wait to go on loads of road trips in 2022.

I needed to pass fast and thanks to Riaz I was able to pass in just 15 hours. I will recommend him to anyone who needs to learn in the area.

Riaz was what I needed to pass and pass with no minors. I had an issue with a previous school and switching to driveJohnson's was the best thing I ever did. He knew the area and told me what I needed to be safe and to pass fast. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Literally the best instructor in Bolton and he is great at explaining how to perform all the tricky manoeuvers.

Riaz was fantastic his energy matched mine and he helped me to master the skills I needed to pass first time and now I can't wait to hit the road all on my own. Thank you Riaz!

Whooooooo! I am now a driver! Riaz is great to learn from, and I passed in just 20 hours with him.

I would 100% recommend Joseph, he is very calm and patient and knows what he's talking about. Would recommend him to anyone!

Make sure you choose to learn with Riaz as he is a top bloke and knows what he is talking about!

I needed to change schools and driving with Riaz was the best choice I have made. Now I can't wait to start driving all around the country!

Great value for money! I can't recommend Riaz enough to people!

Our first time pass rate in Bolton Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 93% Over the last 12 months
Nearest test centre to Bolton Show more

Nearest test centres to Bolton

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.


DVSA Bolton Driving Test Centre

Weston Street, Bolton BL3 2AW

1st time pass rates

2023-24 54.6%
2022-23 58.5%
2021-22 56.7%

DVSA Atherton Driving Test Centre

Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 0SU

1st time pass rates

2023-24 44.3%
2022-23 47.2%
2021-22 49.9%

DVSA Bury Driving Test Centre

Smith Street, Bury BL9 6HH

1st time pass rates

2023-24 38.2%
2022-23 36.9%
2021-22 38.5%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Bolton

When you go for your test, try to aim for perfection. If your standards are that high, you may make some faults, but you will still pass. If you aim to scrape through the test or say to yourself, "I don't care if I fail", you probably won't pass. Consider having more lessons until you feel comfortable with your ability and when your instructor is praising you.

Riaz Patel - driving instructor in Bolton

Useful driving test tip for Bolton Show more

Useful driving test tip for Bolton

When it comes to taking your driving test in Bolton, you need to make sure you are comfortable driving on busy urban roads. The reason for this is because your test will likely cover a mix of A-roads, narrow residential streets along with roundabouts, t-junctions and crossroads. Depending on the time of your test, you may find yourself on roads that are busier than you are used to. However, your instructor will make sure that you are aware of the potential pitfalls and that you know the best places to be when it comes to road position and judgement.

Anthony Johnson Avatar Anthony Johnson - Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

Do you offer driving lessons in any of the surrounding areas?

Yes, we have instructors offering driving lessons in the surrounding areas. These include driving lessons in Bury, driving lessons in Ramsbottom, Farnworth, Radcliffe and Atherton.

Due to Bolton being one of the major towns in the North West of England, you are likely to take your driving test here. Due to this, you may begin taking your lessons in Ramsbottom, but you may return to Bolton to take your driving test.

Where will my driving test be?

You can take your driving test in Bolton, which is ideal for anyone who wants to take their driving lessons in Bolton. We will make sure that your instructor goes through all test centre routes before you take your test.

If you decide to take your test in another location, this can also be arranged with your instructor. We will make sure that wherever you take your test, you have been given time to prepare in that chosen area before the big day.

Can you help me to learn to drive whilst I am at the University of Bolton?

We regularly help people in University pass their driving test fast and first time. If you are a current or former student, we can help you to pass your driving test.

We can help plan out your lessons around your studies, meaning you don't miss any valuable time. We can also help when it comes to pick up and drop off points as we can regularly pick up students after their classes and drop them at their homes.

What will I learn on my first few lessons?

When you begin learning with our driving school in Bolton, we will make sure that you know about how you will progress from the start. When you start, you will receive one of our progress logs that breaks down all of the essential skills you will need to learn before taking your test.

When you first start, you will begin by just covering the basics, and you will build up your skills from there. You will start with learning clutch control, how to operate all of the pedals, how to turn left and right, and how to change through the gears.

Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Bolton?

Yes, we have some fantastic driving instructors providing automatic lessons in Bolton. They tend to get booked up quickly, so if you would like to book automatic lessons, give our friendly Enquiries and Bookings Team a call as soon as possible on 0330 124 4877 and they will find an instructor who can cater to your needs.

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's Bolton, Raveden close, Smithills, Bolton, North West England, BL1 3LX
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